HTC Hero ROM update now live

Okay, I know this news is a week old, but I’ve been away (without internet access) so I’m just catching up! The much-awaited HTC Hero ROM update was released across most regions last week (15th September). The new firmware upgrades the ROM to v2.73.405.5.

Frustratingly, this particular update only works for sim-free handsets. For those who bought their handsets from Orange UK, there is a network-specific update available as we speak that upgrades the ROM to v2.73.61.5. T-Mobile UK users have been left in the cold for the time being, although an update is “imminent”.

The benefits of the new update include greater speed as well as touch-focus functionality to the 5MP camera. The update takes around 10 minutes to install but wipes the HTC Hero in the process. As we’ve mentioned before, the update requires a Windows PC, leaving MAC/Linux users out in the cold.

This was what I got back form HTC Thailand, on the 22/09/09:
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“Thanks for contacting HTC.

With regards of your query, actually we haven’t received any information regarding the Rom Upgrade for HTC Hero, as the one you see is from UK. Please pay attention at http://www.htc.com as this will be the place to lauch the Rom Upgrade.

I have a sim free Hero that was unlocked from Orange. Because of this the only ROM available to me based on the SN is the orange one. Am I correct in assuming that although I’ve unlocked the device if I apply this update the phone will be again locked to Orange? Appreciate the guidance!

Hey Conrad which update did you installed the t-mobile one or the worldwide update coz i’m having a sim free t-mobile g2 touch and i wanted to know which update should i install. I’ll appreciate the guidance.